Pope and Young Announces Newly Elected Board of Directors

April 2nd, 2026 – Pope and Young, North America’s leading bowhunting conservation organization is proud to welcome to newly elected Board of Directors, and appointees.

“We are pleased to welcome our new board members and equally appreciative to those who continue their service” stated Justin Spring, Executive Director. “The enthusiasm and commitment shown by those stepping into these roles are both encouraging and essential, and we are confident it will inspire broader engagement as we collectively advance our mission.”

President - John Gardner 

1st Vice President - Jack Culpepper 

2nd Vice President - Chris Demuth 

Past President - Kurt Ebers 

Directors:

Ken Rimer 

Bob Morton

John Borlang 

Mac Plymale

Appointments:

Secretary/Fred Bear - Dallas Smith 

Treasurer - Phil Dalrymple 

Conservation - Mike Oropallo

Membership - Boyd McCartney 

Records - Ricky Krueger 

Youth Coordinator - Kyle Lipke 

Pope and Young, under the leadership of the new board is excited to continue work fulfilling their mission to preserve, promote, and protect the culture and future of bowhunting.

About Pope and Young:
The Pope and Young Club is North America's leading voice and supporter of bowhunting and related conservation issues and projects. If you are a fair chase, ethical bowhunter, and you care about preserving, protecting, and promoting the culture and future of bowhunting, then you should belong to the Pope and Young Club. Join today at www.pope-young.org.